
09 June 2025
Study suggests tackling ethnic disparities in teacher workforce could help solve recruitment and retention crisis
New research indicates tackling ethnic disparities in teacher recruitment and retention could significantly contribute to the Government’s pledge to recruit and retain 6,500 teachers.
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05 June 2025
NFER response to the Government's announcement on free school meals
NFER's Co-Head of UK Policy and Practice, Jude Hilary, has responded to the Government's announcement that from September 2026 all children in England whose parents receive Universal Credit will be eligible for free school meals.
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05 June 2025
NFER comment on latest DfE School Workforce in England data
NFER School Workforce Lead Jack Worth has given his reaction to the latest DfE School Workforce in England data.
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22 May 2025
NFER comments on teacher pay award
NFER School Workforce Lead Jack Worth has responded to the Government announcement on teacher pay today.
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07 May 2025
Teacher recruitment crisis: Are we finally turning the corner?
A new blog from NFER School Workforce Lead Jack Worth has discussed the latest figures on teacher recruitment and retention, which showed encouraging signs of improvement.
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30 April 2025
NFER responds to National Audit Office report on the teacher workforce
School Workforce Lead Jack Worth has given his reaction to a new report on the teacher workforce in secondary and further education.
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